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AWN has taken a leadership role
in developing consultation
protocols that consistently
produce positive results.

AWN Consultation Program: The Province of Alberta recently introduced The Alberta First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development. The policy requires resource developers to consult with impacted Aboriginal communities. However, it does not provide regulated procedures or clear direction about what constitutes adequate consultation.

AWN has taken a leadership role in developing consultation protocols that consistently produce positive results. This effective and pragmatic approach is captured in the 2007 handbook, “Living in Two Worlds: A Balanced Approach to Consultation” (copies available). Successful consultation has led to numerous Cooperation Agreements with industry, which outline mutually beneficial opportunities. Together with industry and government, we are working to assure that future generations of all Albertans will be able to enjoy the beauty and bounty of the land. We believe that successful consultation integrates traditional knowledge and western science. We want to work in a “partnership of equals” with all users of the land to produce the best possible development and mitigation plans. Our consultation program consistently produces timely results that are mutually beneficial. The Program honours community values and the desire for preservation of ecosystem integrity. It also respects other land user’s interests.

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